Uniarts Helsinki is ranked among the best performing arts schools in the world and offers the highest education in fine arts, music, dance and theatre in an inspiring multidisciplinary environment. Studies within the university’s academies and joint studies provide students with tools and capabilities to work as art professionals. Alumni from Uniarts Helsinki place in varied positions as artists, educators and experts, both in the art field and other sectors of society.
Quick facts
- 2000 students, approximately 30% international bachelor’s and master’s degree students
- Over 750 members of faculty and staff
- 1232 performances per year
- Sibelius Academy: 25th in the QS World University Ranking (Performing Arts)
From the moment I arrived at Uniarts Helsinki, I felt I was understood as an artist. The university has helped me to grow as an artist and opened doors for me in the art scene.
Why Uniarts Helsinki
Uniarts Helsinki’s wide selection of programmes in the field of arts and productive dialogue between teaching and research make the university unique on an international scale.
Uniarts Helsinki offers an inspiring and cross-disciplinary study environment and a stepping stone for future artists. We provide high-quality education that considers students’ individual needs, encouraging the student to hone their craft, think independently and to push boundaries.
At the university, students have the opportunity to further their expertise in an environment where different fields of art can influence each other.
The best part would be that I get to explore multiple art mediums while being supported. Besides the mandatory programmed schedule, I have had total freedom to take as many optional courses from different departments as I liked.
What to study at Uniarts Helsinki
Uniarts Helsinki offers studies in over 30 degree programmes in the fields of music, fine arts, dance, and theatre.
Uniarts Helsinki’s Academy of Fine Arts is an international academy that offers first-class instruction in Moving Image, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Site and Situation Specific Art, and Sculpture. The Academy of Fine Arts is a pioneer in artistic research.
Uniarts Helsinki’s Sibelius Academy is one of the largest music academies in Europe. It trains artists, teachers and other music professionals. The Sibelius Academy is an inspiring study environment with an internationally diverse mix of students and teachers.
Uniarts Helsinki’s Theatre Academy is a reformer of the performing arts. It provides the highest education in the performing arts in Finland, training actors, directors, dramaturges, lighting and sound designers, professionals in dance (choreographers and dancers), performance artists, dance and theatre pedagogues and artist-researchers.
